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This trend of population decline did not change in the following 30 years, and by 2010, the population of Detroit had decreased by about 60%. [15] The black population of Detroit peaked at over 3/4 of a million between 1980 and 2000, and then black flight began, and between 2000 and 2020 over 1/3 of all black and white residents left Detroit ...
The following is a list of cities in Michigan with a population of at least 40,000 based on 1950 U.S. Census data. Historic census data from 1940 and 1960 is included to reflect trends in population increases or decreases. Cities that are part of the Detroit metropolitan area are shaded in tan.
While the drop in Detroit's population has been ongoing since 1950, the most dramatic period was the significant 25% decline between the 2000 and 2010 census. [165] Detroit's 639,111 residents represent 269,445 households, and 162,924 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,144.3 people per square mile (1,986.2 people/km 2).
Beginning in the 1980s, for the first time in its history, Detroit was a majority-black city. [185] This drastic racial demographic change resulted in more than a change in neighborhood appearance. It had political, social, and economic effects as well. In 1974, Detroit elected its first black mayor, Coleman Young. [186]
With a long, complicated history of greatness and turmoil, Detroit is a place where residents often take matters into their own hands. As Detroit's population finally grows, don't forget those who ...
The Census Bureau's annual population estimates shows that Detroit's population increased by more than 1,800 residents last year. 'Detroit is a vibrant and growing city again'; population grows ...
This is a list of the largest cities in each U.S. state and territory by historical population, as enumerated every decade by the United States Census, starting with the 1790 Census. Data for the tables below is drawn from U.S. Census Bureau reports.
Detroit is mulling new council districts after the 2020 U.S. Census, but election timelines mean the process must be complete early next year. Losing population, Detroit has limited time to set ...